At Happy Makes, I offer creative workshops that blend art, nature and wellbeing. These sessions are designed to be playful, inclusive of all abilities, and restorative – a proper break for your mind. You don’t need to be ‘good at art’ to join in.

Workshops are designed to be:

Open-ended and expressive – no ‘wrong way’ to make

Sustainable and low-cost where possible, often using scrap, upcycled or natural materials

Suitable for most ages, generally aimed for ages 13+ (can be adapted on request). Family friendly, but not childish.

Rooted in Nature – drawing inspiration from plants, textures, stories and seasons.

Workshops range from gel plate printing with natural textures, to making pocket journals, scrappy patchwork, slow stitching, zine-making and poetry collages using found words. Messy and energetic, midful or calming, I can put together something for you.

It wouldn’t be Happy Makes without crochet and knitting classes – they haven’t gone away and I’m exploring possibilities.

I’m currently developing my programme in collaboration with local organisations. If you would like me to run one of these sessions at your venue, or deliver a talk, please get in touch.

Otherwise, please join the mailing list to find out when bookings open. Thank you, and see you soon!

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